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Fmr President, Obasanjo Calls For Adoption Of Entrepreneurship As A Way Out Of Economic Downturn

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the adoption of entrepreneurship as the way out of the economic downturn in the country.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, asked state governors to provide start up fund for graduates.Emefiele, who was represented by his deputy, Hajia Adiza Maina, also urged the youths to be creative

He stated the need to embrace entrepreneurship at this critical time of economic harsdship.The CBN-EDC turned out 456 people in various skills like service, agriculture, production, lifestyle, trading and ICT.

Obasanjo told his audience that; “The current international price of crude has negatively affected the livelihoods of our citizenry and from all indications, could experience further decline.”“Jobs are currently being lost in all sectors of the economy, posing a challenge for government to deal with. The Nigerian market is that which thrives on population and economic power.

“We must begin to look inwards by creating value through commercialisation of services and products driven by skills acquired by individuals, who strive to engage in business endeavours,” he said.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State in his speech called for the diversification of the economy, adding that the time is ripe for people to start looking inwards to reduce the current level of unemployment in the country.

Ajimobi was represented by Mr. Olalekan Ali, a former Secretary to the State Government.

The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday is on April 21 and ahead of the celebration she has posed for a portrait photo with her great-grand children- Prince George and Charlotte.

The photo was taken on Monday at Windsor Castle where Her Majesty will be when her birthday comes around, and Buckingham Palace is expected to announce public engagements in the Windsor area on the 21st and possibly the 20th.